UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
United Arab Emirates Β· Guideline Β· UAE Government
Our summary
This charter sets out principles for developing and deploying artificial intelligence to support the UAE's strategic AI objectives. It applies to AI development and use across the country and establishes requirements for ethical and responsible AI deployment, data protection, algorithmic fairness, transparency, human oversight, and compliance with applicable laws and international agreements.
Written by the Index in our own words. It is not legal advice; the official text is the authority.
Inside this policy
Every section of this policy in order. Our notes summarise each one in plain language and do not quote the official text, which is the authority.
Drafted by the Index An automated summary of the official text, not yet reviewed by a person.Reviewed Checked by a person against the official text.
2 sections
Jump to a chapter
The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence aims to position the UAE as a global AI hub through strategic objectives including ethical AI practices, privacy and data security protection, balancing technological progress with social values, innovation and economic growth, awareness-raising, transparency, accountability, and improving international standing, with key priorities of strengthening human-machine relationships centered on human well-being, maintaining safety standards, addressing algorithmic bias, protecting data privacy, creating transparency in AI operations, maintaining human oversight over AI decisions, and pursuing technological excellence. Human commitment to public benefit must guide AI development while prioritizing human well-being and fundamental rights, with AI coexisting in society without threatening human security or rights, requiring inclusive access to AI's advantages across all society segments and compliance with international treaties and domestic laws. Expected outcomes include increased innovation and investment, improved healthcare and education services, enhanced environmental sustainability, more efficient government services, and improved UAE rankings in global technology indices.
Controls
What this policy requires, forbids, grants or penalises, one control at a time and in our own words. Each control links to the official text, which is the authority. This is not legal advice.
Drafted by the Index Drafted automatically from the official text, not yet reviewed by a person.Reviewed Checked by a person against the official text.
Themes covered 0 of 35
Choose a theme to see only its controls. About the themes
Risk and scope 0 of 4
- Risk classification, not covered
- Prohibited practices, not covered
- Risk management system, not covered
- Impact assessment, not covered
Data and privacy 0 of 4
- Data governance and quality, not covered
- Data subject rights and consent, not covered
- Cross-border data transfer, not covered
- Copyright and training data, not covered
Transparency and records 0 of 4
- Transparency and disclosure to users, not covered
- Labelling of synthetic content, not covered
- Technical documentation, not covered
- Record keeping and logging, not covered
Technical safeguards 0 of 4
- Human oversight, not covered
- Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, not covered
- Bias and non-discrimination, not covered
- Testing and evaluation, not covered
Assurance and lifecycle 0 of 4
- Conformity assessment and certification, not covered
- Registration and notification, not covered
- Incident and breach reporting, not covered
- Post-market monitoring and corrective action, not covered
Rights and protected groups 0 of 4
- Automated decision-making rights, not covered
- Children and vulnerable groups, not covered
- Biometric identification and surveillance, not covered
- Whistleblowing, complaints and redress, not covered
Roles and organisation 0 of 6
- Supply chain and provider-deployer duties, not covered
- General purpose and foundation models, not covered
- Accountability and governance roles, not covered
- Training and AI literacy, not covered
- Public sector use and procurement, not covered
- Innovation support and sandboxes, not covered
Enforcement and sectors 0 of 5
- Enforcement, penalties and regulators, not covered
- Sector rules: health, not covered
- Sector rules: finance and insurance, not covered
- Sector rules: employment, not covered
- Sector rules: education, not covered
The full list of controls could not be loaded, so only the first 0 are shown.
Change history
- Official text wordingSource for this change (opens in a new tab)
- Official text wordingSource for this change (opens in a new tab)
- Official text wordingSource for this change (opens in a new tab)
- Official text wordingSource for this change (opens in a new tab)
- Official text wordingSource for this change (opens in a new tab)